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Giant Arborvitae - DEER PROOF™

Tagged as: Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca, deer, Arborvitae

Botanical Name: Thuja plicata 'KLMfive'
Common Name: Giant Arborvitae - DEER PROOF™

Updated 1/2013


Height: 40-50' Spread: 15-25' Habit/Form: Narrow, pyramidal Growth Rate: Medium to fast Zone: 4-7

Cultural Requirements: Full sun to part shade; moist, well-drained soil; pH adaptable; deer resistant; excellent cold hardiness.

Ornamental Characteristics: Loose, narrow-habit; horizontal branching; dark green foliage with yellow tips.

Use in the Landscape: Specimen, hedge, in groupings or screening

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